Make Life Easier with a Connected Home!

Have you ever seen or watched The Jetsons? As I was growing up, I can’t get enough of their misadventures while living in a futuristic world. Everything was high-tech and revolves around automated devices such as their beloved robot maid Rosie! I used to wish to have the opportunity to experience such technology first-hand – but given that I am watching it from a cartoon show, I didn’t keep my hopes up. I would never have expected for that wish to come true, but it did! With the help of devices like Google Home, Philips Hue, Chromecast, Nest (and so much more!) … that dream slowly became a reality.

Having a smart home meant making life so much easier. It truly is a good time to be alive! Now I can simply talk to our Google Home and use voice command to automate certain tasks. This amazing device is a voice-activated speaker that is powered by an AI (Google Assistant). If you’re familiar of Siri from Apple, then you pretty much get the idea of what this device can do — but just way much more! I tried testing both and Siri can’t even keep up. It is understandable however as Siri is built just to improve the usage of our iOs devices. While the Google Assistant is developed to manage not just the Google Home but as well as connect and control compatible smart devices.

Google Home

With as simple as “Ok Google” or “Hey Google” I can ask questions such as the time, latest news, current events, play music, research topics, and yes — help me manage activities and task. It’s more than JUST a speaker — it’s an AI that will take your life and your home to the next level.

Ever came home to a dark house and had to maneuver your way around while carrying a bag of heavy groceries? Been there, done that. It wasn’t easy to find my balance while trying to search for the light switch. With Google Home and Philips Hue, I can just ask the assistant to turn on the lights for me.

Philips Hue

Controlling light function at your fingertips? How about with your voice? Philips Hue Lighting does all of that plus more! You can now control the colors of your bulb and make it adapt to your mood. Ever wished for it to be a particular color while watching movies or tv shows? You got it! How about a relaxing color while soaking up in a bubble bath? Now you can take the spa experience straight to your own bathroom! You can even ask Google Home to play a relaxing music or nature sounds to have the full spa momentum. Check out how I utilize both the Google Home and Philips Hue Lighting on this video …

Cool right? Absolutely! You can even create custom schedules and routine to quickly adapt to your lifestyle. This breath-taking technology is also energy-efficient while offering millions of colors and allowing its user to try out all of Philips Hue color and ambiance options.

Philips Hue in Green

Philips Hue in Pink

Loving the technology so far? Kick things up a notch by adding Chromecast to your home’s arsenal. You can automate playing your favorite shows, movies, and even music using voice commands through Google Home. Forget the remote while preparing and cooking a delicious home-made meal for your family — just ask your assistant to pull up a show directly from Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, HBO, CBS and so much more!

Google Chromecast

What’s even better is that it’s super easy to operate and you can even mirror content to your TV straight from your laptop or smartphone!

As for those who are always on the go or who loves to travel – you can forget about setting your home’s thermostat and take control of the heating as well as cooling with the Nest Learning Thermostat. Aside from the fact that it learns your actual habits and adjusts automatically to accommodate your needs, it can be controlled from anywhere! All you need is the free app to control its function even if you’re thousand of miles away. It is super easy to install, and its sleek design makes a great design and addition to any home.

Nest Learning Thermostat

The Nest Learning Thermostat is more than smart, it’s also safe! It is capable of offering additional protection in case of emergency by purchasing a Nest Protect – a device that helps manage your gas furnace for any possible issue or problems.

Ready to make your life easier? Head on over to Best Buy to avail these products today …

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are as always, solely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support AngelaRicardo.com

Hello there reader! My name is Angela Ricardo and I am the Geek Girl behind this blog ( and many other online publications ) ... I love the finer things in life and a certified shop-a-holic and a jet-setter. So if I am not behind my laptop to blog, I'd probably be shopping or traveling. Life is short, and I live mine to the fullest.

We love our Google home! It really does make life easier. I used it today to get the ingredients to a peach cobbler real quick so I could whip up something while making dinner. And my son loves to ask our Google to tell him a joke. All DAY!!

Elizabeth O

Yes, we have definitely caught up with the Jetsons in this tech savvy generation. Like you, I loved the show and many of the gadgets that make our lives so much easier….
Oops, those Philips hues bulbs are calling me, gotta dash! 🙂

I have a Nest camera on my front door and love it. I like that I get alerts on my phone and email whenever there is activity, be it a person or a bunny rabbit. Beyond that, I haven’t ventured to into smart home technology, but I am interested in having my home work more efficiently.

I totally love the idea using Google Home to automate tasks. I bet this is a lifesaver with time. I could really use a few extra minutes in the day to get other stuff done. Can’t wait to give this a try!

I love my smart home, and it’s not even finished yet! We have Alexa from Amazon, and are trying to decide between HIVE and Philips Hue-but I must admit the changing colours thing has me leaning towards philips! I think smart homes make everything so much easier especially when I’m unable to get up due to chronic pain. xx

Tara Holland

Isn’t it amazing just how far technology has come, and is still coming!! I have an Amazon Alexa which is very similar to the Google Home and it is simply amazing. It has so many capabilities and even more in the pipeline,
I love the idea of the colour changing bulbs too, very fancy yet so simple x